our story

on getting off our phones and into the real world

Checkpoint is an interactive photo experience that allows anyone to capture memories in physical spaces in a whole new way. We want the future of social connection to happen IRL, not through our personal devices.

We believe in real-world connection, spontaneity, and the gift of art. We place Checkpoints in a variety of third-spaces around the world, allowing hundreds of thousands of people to create their own memories and keepsakes.

"We're bridging physical and digital communities with an instant and social photo experience."

Checkpoint was born during Covid, when we were sick of feeds, performative posting, and phones in general. We believed there needed to be a way to foster natural, healthy connection where we feel most human: the real world.

Beginning with a box found at the Container Store and a simple webcam, Checkpoint has gone through multiple iterations to get to where it is today. After three years and four box designs later, the Checkpoint box now includes unique QR codes leading to connective digital experiences, admin pages to customize prints in any way imaginable, and a warm LED panel, inviting users in.

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Our sentiment has resonated with people of all walks of life and has taken us around the world. Checkpoint knows no bounds, and has appeared at all different kinds of cultural events and locations. From large scale festivals like Lollapalooza and ComplexCon, to a yo-yo competition in Tokyo, to the first ever paella-rave in Williamsburg - our goal has always been to connect with all corners of culture.

The locations our boxes live in are just as diverse and beautiful. You can find Checkpoint at Latino coffee shops, nonprofit art-bookstores, LGBTQ-friendly clubs, streetwear & skate brands, and respected art institutions. People love our box, and can feel the intention behind the product. Over 500,000 photos have been taken on Checkpoints around the world, and it's only growing every day.